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ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIOS NAMED BEST WEDDING DANCE SPECIALISTS IN

THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2011

-- ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIOS are pleased to announce they have been selected as a 2011 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot magazine and from The Knot (NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com), the number-one wedding resource that’s most trusted by brides.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. From New York florists and Seattle bridal salons to DC makeup artists, engaged couples will find detailed feedback on local wedding businesses reviewed by thousands of newlyweds who had great things to say.

"The first dance as husband and wife creates a memory that will last a lifetime. We are honored that brides-to-be in the nation's capital chose Arthur Murray to help them create magical wedding experiences on their special days. We are proud to be recognized as the best wedding dance specialists in the Washington, DC area," says Mark Theiss, General Manager/Franchisee of the 7 Washington, DC-area studios.

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About The Knot Inc.
The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com) is a leading lifestage media company. The Company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's leading wedding resource, reaching well over a million engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com. Other products from The Knot include The Knot national and local magazines, The Knot books (published by Random House and Chronicle) and television programming bearing The Knot name (aired on the Style and Comcast Networks). The Company also owns WeddingChannel.com, the most visited wedding gift registry website.